Cats with FLUTD show a variety of signs resulting from irritation in the lower urinary tract and even blockage of the urethra. Typical signs include straining in the litter box or urinating outside ...

Cats might seem like they have it all under control, but when something’s off, they rarely make a scene. In the wild, showing ...

Desmarchelier concluded with a hopeful message: "Taking a cat to the vet twice a year for a urinary blockage costs a fortune. But it doesn't have to be this way—there are solutions.

Cats that are feeling unwell often retreat and seek solitude. If your once-social cat suddenly starts hiding more than usual, avoiding interaction, or becoming unusually withdrawn, it could be a ...

Shannon Shorten and her family have spent more than $8,000 in emergency vet visits for their 12-year-old cat Rolo — and she’s ...

Complete urinary obstruction constitutes a life-threatening emergency. “Delayed intervention for blockages results in 48% mortality within 72 hours,” warns a 2024 Journal of Emergency Veterinary ...

Red is a shy and quiet cat, ready to find his new fur-ever home so he can get comfortable and come out of his shell a little ...

Urinary obstruction, bladder outlet obstruction and blockage at the renal pelvis can all cause postrenal AKI. In men prostate cancer is a cause of bladder outlet obstruction. [1] ...

In later stages, the cancer may spread to the bones, lymph nodes, or other organs, resulting in such complications as bone pain, urinary blockage, and even kidney damage.

The effects of aging on renal function and the lower urinary tract can be exacerbated by superimposed chronic disease, particularly diabetes mellitus. In the United States, an estimated 13% of seniors ...